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Understanding Traumatic Stress

Stress is something we all face. It comes in many forms and differs across contexts, from work-related or financial stress, to social problems, to new life changes, to internal experiences. Some stressors are minor or short term, while others may … Continue reading →

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What OCD Treatment Is Best?

Do You Know Which Of These Treatments Works Best For OCD Sufferers? SSRIs, like fluxotine or other antidepressants Exposure therapy Ritual prevention Atypical antipsychotics, like risperidone Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is an anxiety disorder that affects over 6 million Americans each … Continue reading →

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Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Effective Anxiety Treatment

PUBLISHED: 08/03/2016 Samuel Hunley, M.A. from Emory University Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) refers to a broad range of psychological treatments for anxiety disorders. Generally speaking, these clinical approaches seek to alleviate both negative cognitions (i.e., thoughts, beliefs) and maladaptive behaviors … Continue reading →

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Advances in anxiety research shed light on new challenges

PUBLISHED: 01/03/2016 Anxiety is the most prevalent mental illness in the United States. It affects nearly 14% of the population yearly. While new information on anxiety disorders has flourished over the last decade, little is being done to improve treatment … Continue reading →

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Investing in mental health and eliminating stigma worldwide

Monday, October 10, 2011, is World Mental Health Day, a global effort by the United Nation’s World Health Organization (WHO) to promote education and awareness about mental illnesses. The theme of this year’s event is “Investing in Mental Health,” with … Continue reading →

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